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Mid-Century Modern End Tables

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Large Painted or Polychrome Faux Ledger Book Form Low Table as Four Stacks
Located in Nashville, TN
Colorful faux Books as a low table with two not-so-obvious drawers .All four stacks connected as one table . Provenance : Sir Rex Harrison ,Oscar Winner - Best Actor for Lead in My ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Swedish Walnut & Brass Night Stands
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Pair of Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Swedish Walnut Night Stands Dimensions : 24" Wide X 18" Deep X 22" Tall This pair of MCM night stands was m...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Dunbar's low walnut "Janus" end table of Asian inspiration, with raised edges to the legs and diagonal "cloud-lift" stretchers.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

EX MOD CIRCA 1950 MID CENTURY MODERN ENGLISH BEECH SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1950's Ex Ministry of Defence (MOD) side end lamp wine table with castors Ple...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Beech

Pair of Tile Top Step End Side Table on Tapered Dowel Shape Leg
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern pair of art tile step tables standing on dowel shape legs with brass legs tips. Solid heavy laminated hardwood construction.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Laminate, Hardwood

Pair of Broyhill Three Drawer Nightstands End Side Tables
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 3 drawer oak and burl wood night stands by Broyhill.  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Oak, Burl

Tiered End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-tiered round end table on three legs with single drawer. Shelf height is 16.5".
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Square Walnut Side End Tables Removable Legs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Square Walnut Side End Tables Stands Benches Removable Legs MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Parsons End Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare low Dunbar "Parson's" end table with the original yellow-orange lacquered frame and a black epoxy top with a constellation of random walnut doy inlays.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Custom End Tables Made with French Metal Grill
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s French decorative metal work of woven wide black metal and narrow gold colored strands was used to make the tops of these end tables. New custom iron base with heavy glas...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Red And White Stained Oak Office Desk For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Red And White Stained Oak Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Early Paul McCobb Winchendon Planner Group Side End Table Unmarked
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An early and rare Paul McCobb for Winchendon Planner Group end or side table. Unmarked.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

French Maison Jansen Style Polished Steel, Brass and Leather Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
This table is a successful marriage of modern and traditional, a streamlined polished steel base held together with brass nuts, with a elegant leather top with tooled decorative bord...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Iron

Restored Rattan & Mahogany Round Pedestal Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored rattan round pedestal end table boasts a charming vertically stacked rattan design featuring vertically stacked rattan poles san...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Mahogany

Square Mid Century End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Discover a perfect blend of elegance and functionality with our chic square end table, where classic style meets contemporary flair with our magnificent glass-top golden eglomise fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rosewood Nightstand Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Design
Located in New York, NY
A drawer cabinet with three drawers and chrome handles designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'Atelier. The piece is entirely covered with rectangular pieces o...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood

Pair of Mahogany Wood and Travertine Harvey Probber End Tables/Nightstands 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mahogany Wood and Travertine Harvey Probber End Tables/Nightstands 1960's This pair of end tables or nightstands, designed by Harvey Probber, showcases a harmonious blend of ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Travertine

Pair of Hollywood Regency Side Tables by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Hollywood Regency brass and Lucite side tables designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the early 1960s as part of his "Regency Bamboo" line. The tab...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture side table with shelf mid century teak walnut USA
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
RARE production piece from Baker Furniture. Wegner designed for the company in the 1950s in order to gain an international / American presence.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood

Pair of End Tables by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin, a pair of end tables, Rosewood, and leather. Brazil, circa the 1960s. Pair of end tables made in Brazilian rosewood patchwork (Jacaranda), black leat...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Danish Modern Rosewood Cube End or Side Tables or Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Clean Lined Danish Modern Rosewood End Tables or Stools, Denmark, circa 1960s. They are a versatile size and can be used as end or side tables, night stands, or stools. They ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Rosewood

Fabulous Pair Tomlinson Sophisticate style Octagon Drum End Table Mid-century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate style drum end tables. These are beyond fabulous with unusual caramel colored marble tops and fantastic storage spaces underneath. We just l...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

Brown Saltman Hexagonal End Coffee Table with Sunburst Inlay
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled walnut hexagonal centre side table by John Keal for Brown Saltman. High quality walnut wood in combination with high quality Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship accent table. Nat...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Light Walnut One Door Nightstands End Side Tables Tapered Legs Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern light walnut one door night stands end side tables tapered legs mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Fine Mid-Century Modern Ashwood Polished Bronze Square Lacquered Game Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern ashwood and brown lacquered game table with polished bronze finishes Purchased from Lorin Marsh.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Bronze

Harvey Probber End Table
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern end table designed by Harvey Probber, with two drawers and brass and walnut hardware and brass sabots.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Nest of Wood Five Round Tables Signed Italy 1970s End Table
Located in Rome, IT
Nest of five wooden round tables dating circa 1970, Italy. Signed with the serial number 187, as shown in the pictures.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Side Table by Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This end table has a stunningly beautiful top of rich, highly figured rosewood supported by an ebonized black base. Like all Knoll pieces it is impeccably constructed and features re...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rosewood

1960s Italian Provincial Pedestal Carrara Marble Top Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
These tables they are absolutely beautiful. They date back to at least the 1950-60s Solid polished antique white carrara marble with neoclassical sq...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Carrara Marble

Clever Pair of Mid-Century Modern End Tables with Hidden Collapsible Tea Tables
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very versatile and ingeniously designed pair of mahogany Mid-Century Modern end tables with Danish modern Silhouette, having what looks like three drawers, but in actuality each has ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Pair, Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Polished Brass Side End Tables Mirrored Top
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen French 1960 square Side or End Tables, featuring a polished brass frame and a vintage cloudy mirror Glass Top. Brass is newly polished and the ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paul McCobb End Tables
Located in Denton, TX
A pair of walnut tops with aluminium base side tables from the Erwin collection designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin furniture.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Sculptural Hollywood Regency Style Draped Rope Occasional Tables or Stools
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian or French lacquer faux draped side or end tables featuring original gilt painted roped detailing on all four sides. Surrealist stools feature white lacquer...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Night Tables by Lane C 1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid Century Modern night tables by Lane. Pair of doors with brass pulls open to reveal an area for storage. ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pristine Pair of Cane and Chrome End or Side Tables, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb examples produced by the Design Institute of America, Circa 1975. Tubular chrome frame with cane insert and glass top. Excellent Vintage Condition. The price noted is for t...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Chrome

Pair Banded Top Fluted Tapered Legs One Drawer Low Profile End Tables Stands
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Banded Top Fluted Tapered Legs One Drawer Low Profile End Tables Stands MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Martz Marshall Studios Side Table with Tile Top
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual side table by Gordon Martz/Marshall studios ca' 1960's. Interesting pattern of ceramic tiles encased in walnut square shaped frame. Measures 16"H, 23.75 x 23.75".
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Cube Shape One Door One Drawer Compartment Side End Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern sharp looking cube shape oiled walnut one fitted drawer one door compartment cabinet end side occasional table stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

1940s Polished Steel Canterbury End Table
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1945 A modernist polished steel Canterbury end table. The gallery decorated with cross hatching and punching. The three slides have a shelf below and the whole stand...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

1970s Pair of Square Brass and Glass Structural Coffee tables, Italian
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of geometric brass coffee tables/side tables in the manner of Guy Lefevre, with clear glass tops. The tables are very versatile, they will look good to joined together to form ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Johanner Sorth Rosewood Side Table Cube by Bornholm Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A exceptionally stunning Brazilian rosewood side table storage cube with black leatherette inserted top . The front has a door with chrome pull having storage inside and to the backs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Mid Century Walnut Cube Tables
Located in Redding, CT
Amazing pair of walnut cube end or side tables with recessed base.. Classic timeless style. Use anywhere . Some wear to two edges. see close ups.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Walnut Cube Tables
Pair of Mid Century Walnut Cube Tables
$2,035 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Dark Grey And White Stained Oak Office Desk For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Dark Grey And White Stained Oak Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Mosaic Tile Top End Table, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted Mid-Century Modern mosaic tile top end table, circa 1960s. Table is square with three flower design of sunflowers with heart shaped t...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Oak

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 'Wing' Walnut End Tables
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1955) walnut occasional / end tables with rectangular tops with rounded corners supported by two wide solid wood legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICO...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Taj Inspired Handmade End Table Black
Located in New York, NY
The Taj Bone Inlay End Table is a stunning piece of handmade furniture that brings a touch of elegance and cultural charm to any room. Each piece ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Bone, Wood

Spanish Scrollwork Wrought Iron Side Table / Drinks Table, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand forged iron round gueridon table with scroll detailed top, Spain, 1950s The top is comprised by an intricate of scrolled iron pieces creating a beautiful sunburst effect. It sta...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wrought Iron, Iron

Aldo Bakker Cabinet For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Aldo Bakker Cabinet For Karakter With an unwavering commitment to form and function, Aldo Bakker’s Cabinet seamlessly blends utility and elegance and embodies the essence of contem...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Spruce

Aldo Bakker Cabinet For Karakter
Aldo Bakker Cabinet For Karakter
$853 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Art Deco Burl Wood End Tables Nightstands with Brass Hardware Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco end tables in burl walnut with brass hardware.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Patio Samsonite Flat Tube Steel Ottoman End Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern ottoman or table made by Samsonite in the 1960s. Features a flat tube steel base and plastic slats. Can be used as a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern James Mont Style Silver Brutalist Side End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern James Mont Style Silver Brutalist Side End Table. Item fea...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage "Vanguard" End Table Cabinet w/ Writing Drawer
Located in Medina, OH
Large end table or sideboard by "Vanguard". This Drexel look alike, has 2 brass handles, a built in writing drawer and a 2 door cabinet with a shelf inside, see pictures. There are s...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Burl

Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Hexagon Display Side or End Table, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A mid-century modern pair of end or side tables in a hexagon shape. The quality tables are crafted of budwood and are sturdy. the MCM tables feature glass sides with one door opening...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Glass, Burl

Mahogany Faux Bamboo Galleried Leather Top Gueridon Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful faux bamboo mahogany gueridon Bouillotte style with leather top with brass pierced gallery. Very good condition. Measures 18.25" in diameter and stands 28" tall. W605...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal

1960's Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass And Glass Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
1960s modern Italian brass and glass nesting tables, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Danish Mid Century Modern Two Drawers Walnut End Side Table Night Stand MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Two Drawers Walnut End Side Table Night Stand MINT! Sculptural bow tie shape pulls, tapered dowels legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair Of Lane Mid Century Walnut Cross Banded Side Tables with Inlay
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of rectangular walnut side tables with cross banding and oak dots. The tables resting upon triangular faceted legs. Tables are branded Lane and numbered as shown. Dimensions: 2...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Restored Heywood Wakefield Blond Birch End Table w/ Rattan Legs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored Mid-Century birch wood end table with 2 fixed shelves, formica tops, and rattan legs by Heywood Wakefield. It offers a minimalist modern design and functionality that w...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Rattan, Birch

Danish Side Table by George Tanier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic raised edge table by George Tanier, imported from Denmark. Featuring a floating top, lower shelf, sculpted oak legs.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Mahogany 2 Tiered Fretwork End Side Accent Table 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century two tiered fretwork accent side table. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with pierced / reticulated sides and tapered legs. Dimensions: 14" x 25.5" d x 24" h
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-century Modern end tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern end tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage end tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern end tables made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original end tables, popular names associated with this style include Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Paul McCobb, and Lane Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for end tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $180 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.

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